However, if you’re willing to pay $15, you can download the entire library at once. You’re free to edit and publish the images online and offline but there are some restrictions on redistribution (selling, reselling, etc.)

Even when you just search for a photo on Google Images, there’s an easy way to make sure you’re not stealing. Go to Tools > Usage rights and chose the option you need.

The second one — Labeled for reuse with modification is the safest option, you can use those photos for commercial purposes and edit them if you want.

Whichever resource you choose, even if the license doesn’t require that, crediting the author is the nice thing to do. Take a minute and add their name/link under the image. Artists always appreciate it.

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